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Boy Name

Barnabas

"Son of consolation, son of encouragement"

Ranked #900 for boys

About the Name Barnabas

Meaning

Son of consolation, son of encouragement

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

B

Boy Rank

#900

Barnabas is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Son of consolation, son of encouragement" and is currently ranked #900 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with B or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

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#800
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#900
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
8
Starts with
B
Origin
Hebrew

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